In chronic granulomatous disease (CGD), immune system cells called phagocytes are unable to kill some types of bacteria and fungi. This disorder leads to long-term (chronic) and repeated (recurrent) infections. The condition is often discovered very early in childhood.
The 1961 Lincoln Continental Presidential Limousine, in which President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, was donated to The Henry Ford by Ford Motor Company in 1978. The car, completely rebuilt after the assassination, did not go on exhibit until 1981.
THE CAR. Designed for the movie The Car starring James Brolin. Made from a 1971 Lincoln. Fenders were 20 gauge steel shaped over the original body. The grill was hand made from square steel tubing. Four bumpers made from heavy 18 gauge steel.